Parity Check

PARITY
In This Issue:
Welcome Back
Staff Additions
Terminal Clusters
GiGi Graphics Terminals
New Software
Dial Up Access
Consultants
Vaxenation
CMS Concerns
Micro Notes
Welcome Back
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1
1
1
1
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This has been a very busy summer for us. Many new
services and facilities are being offered. See the
back page of this newsletter for useful information
about equipment location, hours of operation, where
to get help, etc.
Staff Additions
We are pleased to announce that William Baden
has joined our staff as VAX Systems Programmer
/Consultant. Bill comes to us from the University
of Pennsylvania, where he was the VAX systems
manager for the University Museum. He is a Ph.D.
candidate with seven years of consulting
experience in an academic environment with
technical expertise in statistical, mathematical
and database programming. Bill will be available
to faculty and staff for consulting beginning
September 15, 1986.
Terminal Clusters
We will be opening a new terminal cluster in the
Helmke Library sometime in early September. This
cluster will have both Network and IBM 4381
terminals, and will located on the first floor
near the card catalogue. The terminal cluster in
the basement of Neff Hall(B74) has been expanded
by adding several VT 100 terminals. B74 will also
have four TVI 955 terminals dedicated to the IBM
4381. Remote printing will be available at both
sites. A Printronix 300 printer which is able to
produce both graphics and text will be installed
in Neff B74. This printer was unfortunately
received in damaged condition, and sent back to
the supplier. A replacement is "somewhere in the
pipeline. •
The terminal clusters in Kettler have also been
changed. Room 204A will contain primarily
Televideo 955 terminals attached to the IBM 4381,
but will also contain 8 GiGi color graphics
terminals attached to the RVAX. Room 204B will
contain VT100, VT102, and GiGi Terminals. The 4
Monochrome GiGi and 16 of the VT102 terminals will
CHECK
September/October, 1986
be connected to the network, while 19 VT100
terminals will be connected to the CVAX. The
terminals will be color and letter •coded as
follows:
R - RVAX
C - CVAX
N - NETWORK ( Can connect to RVAX, CVAX, etc.)
I - IBM
GiGi Graphics Terminals
Twelve GiGi graphics terminals have been installed
in rooms KT 204A and 204B. The terminals in 204A
are intended for graphics use. The terminals in
204B are for general purpose use. Several
applications software packages can access the
graphics capability of theses terminals. These
include: DI3000, SPSS Graphics, the Graphics
Editor, and the Slide Projection System. There are
two CAI courses on the use of these terminals.
Please contact us if you are interested in these
courses. There are certain rules for using these
terminals.
To use the EDT editor on a VAX you must issue the
following command first:
SET TERH/DEV•VKlOO
To use the VAX HAIL utility you must:
SET TERH/DEV•VTlOO
To find out your current setting use:
SHOW TERM
New Software
Several new and updated versions of installed
software were added this summer. HASSll, ADA,
FORTRAN were updated on both VAXen. The current
VAX operating system is VMS Version 4.4. SPSSX,
SPSS Graphics and VAX LISP will be updated in the
near future. There are minor bugs in SPSSX and
SPSS graphics that should not affect users.
However, VAX LISP will not work until the updated
version is installed. LINDO, a program for linear
programming, has been added to the RVAX. LINDO was
previously available only at Bloomington.
A new version of PL/I is now installed on the IBM.
The biggest addition of the summer is SAS. SAS is
a very comprehensive statistical analysis package.
Currently installed are the Base SAS (basic
statistics and data handling) and SAS ETS
(economic time series). WATFIV has been removed
from the system.
IPFW Computing and Data Processing Newsletter Page 1
The Parity Check
Dial Up Access
Seven new 1200/300 baud telephone dial up lines
have been added. This makes a total of 14 lines.
Half will be reserved for faculty use, the rest
will be available to anyone. These lines will be
set up as a "hunt group•. This means that by
dialing one phone number, several lines will be
checked, until a free line is found. The numbers
will be made available (see the back page).
Consulting
As in the past, we have seven (7) student
consultants available eighty (80) hours a week.
Their function is to provide assistance primarily
to the student user community.
Last year we added two special consultants with
specific knowledge in various software packages.
The two special consultants, along with Bill Baden
and Dr. Federman, can support most faculty
research and data processing needs. Appointments
can be made to discuss your specific needs by
contacting Dr. Federman at 6194 or by coming to
Data Processing in Kettler 204K.
Vaxenation
The VAXen have been renamed to CVAX and RVAX. The
following software is available:
Both:
CVAX:
RVAX:
VMS 4.4, FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, EDTCAI,
VMSCAI, (GGPRIM RGPRIM GE SPS - for GiGi)
COBOL, INGRES, MASSll, SPSS 9.1,
Franz LISP, XLISP
SPSSX, SPSS Graphics, DI3000, ADA, VAX LISP,
LINDO, Spice, SIMAN, MATLAB
New accounts are
account holders
applications.
now being
who use
issued
the
to faculty
different
Since several printers in different locations are
now attached to both VAXen, a new procedure for
routing print jobs has been established. The
"SEND" command will display a menu (at a VT type
terminal) and allow a user to select a printer.
The SEND command can also be used with arguments,
so that the menu is skipped. It is possible to use
the SEND command from a "Batch" job if the
arguments are included.
The "SUBMIT" command has been modified. SUBMIT
will no longer print the .LOG file. This file will
be sent to the users directory for examination.
(Note: You need sufficient disk space for this to
happen.)
CMS Concerns
A full version of PL/I and SAS have been added to
the IBM both these packages are fully interactive,
so that results can be sent directly to the users
terminal. These software packages are new to the
system. Inevitably some adjustments to the
installation will be needed as we find out the
overhead imposed on the system.
The old IBM disk drives have been disconnected,
and we are now running newer model drives. There
should be no effect to anyones JCL or program
coding, unless the ISAM file technique is used.
ISAM files will require minor modifications to
existing JCL. For details contact Technical
Support at ext. 6205.
Micro Notes
FILE TRANSFER
If you wish to transfer files between the VAXen
and a IBM PC, Bring a 5.25" diskette with the data
to the operator's window. They will give you a
special form to fill out. Transfers will be made
within one working day. Some other disk formats
can also be read. Please check with us before
bringing the diskettes.
POWER SURGES
It is important to protect your PC from power
surges, especially when lightning strikes nearby
power lines. Most people use •surge protectors• on
the llOV power line coming into their machine, but
this may not protect against a lightning bolt. The
best thing to do if a thunder storm threatens is
to shut off your machine and its peripherals, and
then unplug them from the wall socket. Most of
the PC's damaged during recent thunderstorms in
Fort Wayne had modems. If your machine is hooked
up to a telephone modem, damage is most likely to
occur from high voltage spikes on the phone lines.
Make sure to unhook your modem from the telephone
wire.
LASER PRINTERS
Laser printing is a "hot" topic these days. No
doubt many micro users will convert to laser
printers in time. The current product market
offers some very attractive features. We believe
you will see more features and capacity in the
near future. We suggest that you research the
products thoroughly before buying. In this case a
slight delay in purchasing may enable you to buy a
printer with greater capacity at a more attractive
price.
MICRO SUPPORT
Dr. Federman has agreed to act as campus technical
coordinator for micros. He will be available to
assist you with your selection and configuration
requirements. This will be especially important
if your plans include connecting to the network
and mainframes. Before you purchase consider your
future growth requirements.
Some things to consider are:
1. How many board slots will be needed?
2. Will you use the micro as a terminal connected
to the mainframe?
3. Will the micro be used for extensive
administrative purposes? Should you invest in
a hard disk system now?
4. Some inexpensive PC compatibles have limited
expansion capability, e.g. expansion slots.
Try to estimate the long term growth needs.
MICRO SOFTWARE
As part of the micro support effort, Dr. Federman
has collected considerable information about
commercial and public domain software. For
example, we acquired an unlimited license for PC
WRITE, a word processing package. Those of you
wishing a word processing package, may find PC
WRITE more than satisfactory and best of all free!
IPFW Computing and Data Processing Newsletter Page 2
The Parity Check
Cluster Locations: Kettler 204A and 204B,
Neff B74, and Main Floor of Helmke Library.
Cluster Hours: Mon - Fri,
KT204B 7 AM to 12 PM
KT204A 8 AM to 11 PM
KT204A 8 AM to 11 PM
Sat 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sun 2 PM to 11 PM
closed: Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year's Weekend.
Consultants Hours: Mon - Fri 10 AM to 11 PM
Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Sun 2 PM to 10 PM
Consultants are located in Room KT 204C,
a •hotline• phone from the library cluster
can be used contact the student consultant
on duty.
The following numbers can be used to reach Computer
Center personnel and/or functional areas.
All numbers start with the •491• prefix.
Academic Consulting and User Services
Computer Operations
Manager
Administrative User Support
Computer Room
Director
Information
Job Schedulin~
Student Consu tants
Systems Analysis and Programming
Academic Services
Financial Affairs
Student Services/Library
Technical Support
Manager
Operating Systems
CV and Data Communications
Trouble Reporting/Report Distribution
Dial Up Modems:
300 Baud -
1200/300 Baud -
1200/300 Baud -
Subscriptions
6854, 6857, 6858
6852, 6853, 6855, 6856
6906 (hunt group for 7
numbers, available in Oct.)
6194
6194
-6209
6207
6194
6194
6204
6210
6201
6200
6198
6194
6194
6194
6207
If you are not on the mailing list for this
Newsletter, and wish to receive it, please contact
us. We will be happy to add you to our mailing
list.
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In This Issue:
Welcome Back
Staff Additions
Terminal Clusters
GiGi Graphics Terminals
New Software
Dial Up Access
Consultants
Vaxenation
CMS Concerns
Micro Notes
Welcome Back
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
This has been a very busy summer for us. Many new
services and facilities are being offered. See the
back page of this newsletter for useful information
about equipment location, hours of operation, where
to get help, etc.
Staff Additions
We are pleased to announce that William Baden
has joined our staff as VAX Systems Programmer
/Consultant. Bill comes to us from the University
of Pennsylvania, where he was the VAX systems
manager for the University Museum. He is a Ph.D.
candidate with seven years of consulting
experience in an academic environment with
technical expertise in statistical, mathematical
and database programming. Bill will be available
to faculty and staff for consulting beginning
September 15, 1986.
Terminal Clusters
We will be opening a new terminal cluster in the
Helmke Library sometime in early September. This
cluster will have both Network and IBM 4381
terminals, and will located on the first floor
near the card catalogue. The terminal cluster in
the basement of Neff Hall(B74) has been expanded
by adding several VT 100 terminals. B74 will also
have four TVI 955 terminals dedicated to the IBM
4381. Remote printing will be available at both
sites. A Printronix 300 printer which is able to
produce both graphics and text will be installed
in Neff B74. This printer was unfortunately
received in damaged condition, and sent back to
the supplier. A replacement is "somewhere in the
pipeline. •
The terminal clusters in Kettler have also been
changed. Room 204A will contain primarily
Televideo 955 terminals attached to the IBM 4381,
but will also contain 8 GiGi color graphics
terminals attached to the RVAX. Room 204B will
contain VT100, VT102, and GiGi Terminals. The 4
Monochrome GiGi and 16 of the VT102 terminals will
CHECK
September/October, 1986
be connected to the network, while 19 VT100
terminals will be connected to the CVAX. The
terminals will be color and letter •coded as
follows:
R - RVAX
C - CVAX
N - NETWORK ( Can connect to RVAX, CVAX, etc.)
I - IBM
GiGi Graphics Terminals
Twelve GiGi graphics terminals have been installed
in rooms KT 204A and 204B. The terminals in 204A
are intended for graphics use. The terminals in
204B are for general purpose use. Several
applications software packages can access the
graphics capability of theses terminals. These
include: DI3000, SPSS Graphics, the Graphics
Editor, and the Slide Projection System. There are
two CAI courses on the use of these terminals.
Please contact us if you are interested in these
courses. There are certain rules for using these
terminals.
To use the EDT editor on a VAX you must issue the
following command first:
SET TERH/DEV•VKlOO
To use the VAX HAIL utility you must:
SET TERH/DEV•VTlOO
To find out your current setting use:
SHOW TERM
New Software
Several new and updated versions of installed
software were added this summer. HASSll, ADA,
FORTRAN were updated on both VAXen. The current
VAX operating system is VMS Version 4.4. SPSSX,
SPSS Graphics and VAX LISP will be updated in the
near future. There are minor bugs in SPSSX and
SPSS graphics that should not affect users.
However, VAX LISP will not work until the updated
version is installed. LINDO, a program for linear
programming, has been added to the RVAX. LINDO was
previously available only at Bloomington.
A new version of PL/I is now installed on the IBM.
The biggest addition of the summer is SAS. SAS is
a very comprehensive statistical analysis package.
Currently installed are the Base SAS (basic
statistics and data handling) and SAS ETS
(economic time series). WATFIV has been removed
from the system.
IPFW Computing and Data Processing Newsletter Page 1
The Parity Check
Dial Up Access
Seven new 1200/300 baud telephone dial up lines
have been added. This makes a total of 14 lines.
Half will be reserved for faculty use, the rest
will be available to anyone. These lines will be
set up as a "hunt group•. This means that by
dialing one phone number, several lines will be
checked, until a free line is found. The numbers
will be made available (see the back page).
Consulting
As in the past, we have seven (7) student
consultants available eighty (80) hours a week.
Their function is to provide assistance primarily
to the student user community.
Last year we added two special consultants with
specific knowledge in various software packages.
The two special consultants, along with Bill Baden
and Dr. Federman, can support most faculty
research and data processing needs. Appointments
can be made to discuss your specific needs by
contacting Dr. Federman at 6194 or by coming to
Data Processing in Kettler 204K.
Vaxenation
The VAXen have been renamed to CVAX and RVAX. The
following software is available:
Both:
CVAX:
RVAX:
VMS 4.4, FORTRAN, BASIC, PASCAL, EDTCAI,
VMSCAI, (GGPRIM RGPRIM GE SPS - for GiGi)
COBOL, INGRES, MASSll, SPSS 9.1,
Franz LISP, XLISP
SPSSX, SPSS Graphics, DI3000, ADA, VAX LISP,
LINDO, Spice, SIMAN, MATLAB
New accounts are
account holders
applications.
now being
who use
issued
the
to faculty
different
Since several printers in different locations are
now attached to both VAXen, a new procedure for
routing print jobs has been established. The
"SEND" command will display a menu (at a VT type
terminal) and allow a user to select a printer.
The SEND command can also be used with arguments,
so that the menu is skipped. It is possible to use
the SEND command from a "Batch" job if the
arguments are included.
The "SUBMIT" command has been modified. SUBMIT
will no longer print the .LOG file. This file will
be sent to the users directory for examination.
(Note: You need sufficient disk space for this to
happen.)
CMS Concerns
A full version of PL/I and SAS have been added to
the IBM both these packages are fully interactive,
so that results can be sent directly to the users
terminal. These software packages are new to the
system. Inevitably some adjustments to the
installation will be needed as we find out the
overhead imposed on the system.
The old IBM disk drives have been disconnected,
and we are now running newer model drives. There
should be no effect to anyones JCL or program
coding, unless the ISAM file technique is used.
ISAM files will require minor modifications to
existing JCL. For details contact Technical
Support at ext. 6205.
Micro Notes
FILE TRANSFER
If you wish to transfer files between the VAXen
and a IBM PC, Bring a 5.25" diskette with the data
to the operator's window. They will give you a
special form to fill out. Transfers will be made
within one working day. Some other disk formats
can also be read. Please check with us before
bringing the diskettes.
POWER SURGES
It is important to protect your PC from power
surges, especially when lightning strikes nearby
power lines. Most people use •surge protectors• on
the llOV power line coming into their machine, but
this may not protect against a lightning bolt. The
best thing to do if a thunder storm threatens is
to shut off your machine and its peripherals, and
then unplug them from the wall socket. Most of
the PC's damaged during recent thunderstorms in
Fort Wayne had modems. If your machine is hooked
up to a telephone modem, damage is most likely to
occur from high voltage spikes on the phone lines.
Make sure to unhook your modem from the telephone
wire.
LASER PRINTERS
Laser printing is a "hot" topic these days. No
doubt many micro users will convert to laser
printers in time. The current product market
offers some very attractive features. We believe
you will see more features and capacity in the
near future. We suggest that you research the
products thoroughly before buying. In this case a
slight delay in purchasing may enable you to buy a
printer with greater capacity at a more attractive
price.
MICRO SUPPORT
Dr. Federman has agreed to act as campus technical
coordinator for micros. He will be available to
assist you with your selection and configuration
requirements. This will be especially important
if your plans include connecting to the network
and mainframes. Before you purchase consider your
future growth requirements.
Some things to consider are:
1. How many board slots will be needed?
2. Will you use the micro as a terminal connected
to the mainframe?
3. Will the micro be used for extensive
administrative purposes? Should you invest in
a hard disk system now?
4. Some inexpensive PC compatibles have limited
expansion capability, e.g. expansion slots.
Try to estimate the long term growth needs.
MICRO SOFTWARE
As part of the micro support effort, Dr. Federman
has collected considerable information about
commercial and public domain software. For
example, we acquired an unlimited license for PC
WRITE, a word processing package. Those of you
wishing a word processing package, may find PC
WRITE more than satisfactory and best of all free!
IPFW Computing and Data Processing Newsletter Page 2
The Parity Check
Cluster Locations: Kettler 204A and 204B,
Neff B74, and Main Floor of Helmke Library.
Cluster Hours: Mon - Fri,
KT204B 7 AM to 12 PM
KT204A 8 AM to 11 PM
KT204A 8 AM to 11 PM
Sat 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Sun 2 PM to 11 PM
closed: Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year's Weekend.
Consultants Hours: Mon - Fri 10 AM to 11 PM
Sat 10 AM to 5 PM
Sun 2 PM to 10 PM
Consultants are located in Room KT 204C,
a •hotline• phone from the library cluster
can be used contact the student consultant
on duty.
The following numbers can be used to reach Computer
Center personnel and/or functional areas.
All numbers start with the •491• prefix.
Academic Consulting and User Services
Computer Operations
Manager
Administrative User Support
Computer Room
Director
Information
Job Schedulin~
Student Consu tants
Systems Analysis and Programming
Academic Services
Financial Affairs
Student Services/Library
Technical Support
Manager
Operating Systems
CV and Data Communications
Trouble Reporting/Report Distribution
Dial Up Modems:
300 Baud -
1200/300 Baud -
1200/300 Baud -
Subscriptions
6854, 6857, 6858
6852, 6853, 6855, 6856
6906 (hunt group for 7
numbers, available in Oct.)
6194
6194
-6209
6207
6194
6194
6204
6210
6201
6200
6198
6194
6194
6194
6207
If you are not on the mailing list for this
Newsletter, and wish to receive it, please contact
us. We will be happy to add you to our mailing
list.
IPFW Computing and Data Processing Newsletter
The Back Page
Page 3
PARITY
CHECK
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AT FORT WAYNE
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.!1111 COLISF.l 'M HOL ' LI'V .-\KI> f.AST
FOKT WAY:\11'. INDIANA .f(,Mfl~